Solon Beef Days raise 6754 with 1983 plans in view
Beef Days organizers report a $6,754 profit from the two day event in July down from the prior year but still pleased with community donations. Funds will aid American Legion Ballpark upgrade $1,000 Lakeview Elementary soccer field $2,000 Solon City Park $400 Johnson County SEATS $1,000 van Campus Life $1,000 Solon High School senior scholarship $300 and local little league $500. The 1983 planning is already underway.
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Pam Heinsius
Johnson
Heinsius
American Legion
Lakeview Elementary
Johnson County
Solon
Campus Life
Man charged in Sept 11 sexual abuse rather than exposed himself
Luther R. Brennan, 22, released on his own recognizance, was charged with the Sept 11 sexual abuse of a female jogger after police originally detain him for exposing himself Sunday. The jogger fought back and escaped, seeking help. she was not seriously harmed.
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Luther R. Brennan
Johnson Ave
Linn County
Johnson Avenue
Wiley Boulevard
Chase
Brennan
Volunteer referrals fill local service needs across groups
Multiple agencies seek volunteer help from adults and teens. Opportunities include crisis center phone counseling training this fall, afternoon shifts at a care center, babysitting instructor training, children’s lounge care at St. Luke’s Hospital, Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring, preschool nutrition teaching, Camp Fire club leadership, reading and writing tutoring for a mentally retarded adult, youth flag football coaching, piano volunteering at Eden Day Care, and general volunteering through Leaders In Volunteerism. Contacts listed include Foundation 2 Crisis Center 362-2174, Gerry Schwartz 366-8701, Becky 393-3500, Pam Hackbarth 369-7213, 363-8231, Janet Rater 377-9830, Barb Ernst 364-0253, Citizen Advocacy 365-0487, Ellis Branch YMCA 362-3176, LeaAnn 363-6754, and Edie Liotis 393-3500.
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Foundation 2 Crisis Center
Fifth Avenue
Gerry Schwartz
Red Cross
Becky
St. Luke’s Hospital
Pam Hackbarth
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Janet Rater
Barb Ernst
Ellis Branch Ymca
Eden Day Care Center
LeaAnn
L.lv
Edie Liotis
Sorority Apology for August Noise In Iowa City
Fifteen University of Iowa sorority presidents signed a formal apology to City of Iowa City officials for noise during rush ceremonies on August 25. Police complaints prompted squad cars to quiet sorority activities. The letter to Mayor Mary Neuhauser City Manager Neal Berlin and Police Chief Harvey Miller cited inconvenience and pledged restraint in future pledging events.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Mary Neuhauser
Neal Berlin
Harvey Miller
Loyd Returns to Radio as Country Inn Proprietor
Jim Loyd, former WMT Open Line host from 1963 1975, now runs Die Heimat Motor Hotel in Homestead Amana Colonies and resurfaced on radio with Shine Line from 10 to 11 am on KTOF Cedar Rapids. He cites a desire for change after 25 years in broadcasting and explains the hotel life offers human contact and steadier weekends.
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Jim Loyd
Homestead
Loyd
Cedar Rapids
KTOF
Marengo
WMT
Amana
Amana Refrigeration
Die Heimat Motor Hotel
WMT Radio
Iowa
Sunshine Line
Iowa City League Signups Open for Fall Adult Sports
Registration opens Wednesday Sept 22 at 8 am at the Recreation Center. Fees are 25 for basketball and 15 for volleyball with sponsorship by Iowa City. First come, first served. basketball teams must pick jersey colors. Leagues run late October through February. Contact Tab Ray at 356-5100.
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Iowa City
Mercy Hospital to host Tuesday Talks on wellness
Mercy Hospital in Iowa City will start a series called Tuesday Talks in the cafeteria at 7 30 p m with wellness prescriptions from staff physicians. Dr Peter Wallace opens with Pointers for Parents. Subsequent talks cover antiques aviation fiction Antarctica gardening biking and fitness with named doctors and dates through April.
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Iowa City
Mercy Hospital
Mercy
Peter Wallace
Gary Lust
Anthony Colby
Antarctica
Iowa
Charles Huss
Charles Hesse
Anne
O.C. Beasley
Thomas Viner
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